New Honda NSX Prototype Comes Out To Play

[2002 TeGgY]

might be quicker than the gtr but i reckon it'll cost something like 250K+ on the road...

[vincikwan]

I will get one if it is cheaper or almost the same price as an M3

[ShAwNeX]

dont think it will be faster than the GTR, GTR is faster than carrera GT, i doubt honda will be faster than a carrera gt. It may be as fast but highly unlikely to be faster than the gtr

There is no way the GTR is quicker than the Carrera GT. NICE TRY!!! LOL...

[ShAwNeX]

well this one looks pretty MX5'ish / ghey!!!!!!

That's just using the body of the s2000 (a test MULE). Also to compete in the MX5 market with a V10 and AWD (although it is only speculation, their most often quite accurate). LOL...

[ShAwNeX]

Most people will agree with this styling because it uses the Ferrari design formula which has been proven to be popular. But I wish Honda would go their own way and produce some groundbreaking and innovative designs like the Mazda Furai (even the HSC would be better). But this styling will definitely be popular and sell well.

[ShAwNeX]

Yep it's a V10!
It seems to handle the curves very easily-it sounds awesome.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WR9XxFcFmCE

I'm liking the sound. Never heard a Honda sounding so DAMN MEAN!!!!!

There doesn't seem to be a lot of body roll.

I don't know if its just the recording, but it sounds a lot like a Carrera GT when approaching the final right hand turn.

[ShAwNeX]

might be quicker than the gtr but i reckon it'll cost something like 250K+ on the road...

Nah. That'll probably be Type-R Version.

[preludacris]

No has said it yet but it looks a 'little' like a prelude.

Raz

lol, i was saying that to my mate aswell.

side profile has a bit of preludeness to it. :P

[interfooler]

its a pity the mid engine rear drive layout is gone. I still prefer the original NSX. Even until today its one of the best looking sportscar around.

[Malenic1981]

It sounds very mean, I like it

another vid, don't know if its same or different
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR2rbjo1raY

[paps02]

with a (rumoured) 5l v10 how can it not beat a 6cylinder skyrine? its got 4 more cylinders? who wants to be the first to explain this to me?

[iijjee]

with a (rumoured) 5l v10 how can it not beat a 6cylinder skyrine? its got 4 more cylinders? who wants to be the first to explain this to me?

OK! Not an expert but here goes... Firstly, yes, in a straight line drag to 100 km/h and around a track, a GTR (no longer known as a skyline) IS almost lineball with but marginally quicker than the Porsche Carrera GT (fastest production car around the ring... if it has been produced... it's slower than the GTR.. currently... including the Koenigsegg and the Veyron, which was 18 sec slower from memory!). GTR is slower in longer straight line sprints like 400m+...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordsch...test_lap_times

Engine in GTR is twin turbo 3.8L... Veyron 16 cylinders, quad turbo etc etc. It's getting more and more about trick gearboxes, traction control, electronic aids to steering, braking, suspension, launch control etc. My donks the biggest won't work anymore!

Handling and outright top-end stonk is what rules the ring.

For comfort and daily driveability, the GTR wins almost any supercar comparo.

Where the NSX, if it ever comes about!, must succeed is driver involvement and aural stimulation. The GTR's performance milestones are not what Honda will be chasing. They will be targeting the 'everyday' supercar crown, with reliability and techno-brilliance thrown in for good measure!

I still think it's an NSX mule not an S2000, but don't expect Honda to encourage talk of comparing it to LF-A and GTR... they'll hit you with the numbers they think matter when the time is right!!!